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REMEMBER TO USE APPROPRIATE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
1 ROUGH OPENING PREPARATION
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A.Make sure the bottom of the opening is level.
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B. Confirm the window will fit in the opening. Measure all four |
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Standard units: Opening is to be 3/4" larger than the window |
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Performance Upgrade and HurricaneShield: Opening is |
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to be 1/2" larger than the window in both width and height. | *OUFSJPS | ||||
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places to confirm the header or studs are not bowed. |
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around the perimeter of the opening. Fix any problems | 1B£ | ||||
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C.Cut the water resistive barrier (1C). See page 10 for
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D. Fold the water resistive barrier (1D). Fold side flaps into the opening and staple to inside wall. Fold top flap up and temporarily fasten with flashing tape.
E. Apply sill flashing tape #1. Cut a piece of flashing tape 12" longer than the opening width. Apply at the bottom of the opening as shown (1E) so it overhangs 1" to the exterior.
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F. | Tab the sill flashing tape |
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G. Apply sill flashing tape #2. |
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Cut a piece of flashing tape
12" longer than the opening width. Apply at the bottom, overlapping tape #1 by at least 1". Do not allow the tape to extend past the interior face of the framing (1G).
Note: The flashing tape may not fully cover the framing members.